Titanic sub operator suspends expeditions after deadly implosion
The company had planned two expeditions to the century-old Titanic ruins, located in a remote corner of the North Atlantic, for June 2024.
Fri Jul 07 2023
EXPLAINER: What would happen if Ukraine joined NATO?
Any expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization must be agreed by all 31 members.
Wed Jul 05 2023
N. Korea slams US for being behind Japan's military 'collusion' with NATO
North Korea said Monday the United States is behind Japan's move to seek military "collusion" with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Mon May 15 2023
When you eat mussels, you're also consuming... microplastics
The most widely consumed species of mussels around the world are believed to contain microplastics.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Warmer seas keep hurricanes stronger for longer, study says
The study warns that climate change may mean inland communities are increasingly at risk from strong storms.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Film reveals Greta Thunberg as steely, funny and a secret dancer
The Swedish teenager allowed film-maker Nathan Grossman to follow her for a year after he met her in 2018 on the first day of her school.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Anonymous hackers target Iceland sites in whaling protest
Activist hackers from the Anonymous collective have claimed responsibility for bringing down five government websites in Iceland in a protest against whale-hunting by the North Atlantic nation.
Mon Nov 30 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024